Pass the Kubernetes Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) Certification. Learn Containers, Kubernetes, GitOps and More

What you'll learn
PASS the Kubernetes Cloud Native Associate Exam (KCNA)
Master Kubernetes from fundamentals to advanced topics
Dive into Cloud Native Architecture and Practices
Learn about Telemetry and Observability with tools like Prometheus and Grafana
Dive into Cloud Native Application Delivery Practices and understand CI/CD, GitOps and Argo CD
Understand and learn best practices for Cloud Native Security
This course is a complete hands-on course - focuses on Learn by doing
Practice Exams to prepare you for the Kubernetes KCNA Certification!
Major Kubernetes Objects Operations (Namespaces, Pods, RS, Deployments, Services, DaemonSets, Jobs, CronJobs, Secrets, CM's and much more)

Requirements
Basic Unix/Linux Knowledge (Good to have)
Basic understanding of Docker/Cri-O (Good to have)
Basic System Administrator Skills

Description
What's in this course?The Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) with Practice Exams course is designed for individuals who want to dive into cloud-native technologies with a focus on Kubernetes. Whether you're new to the cloud-native ecosystem or looking to validate your expertise, this course provides a hands-on, comprehensive learning experience to help you become a certified Kubernetes Cloud Native Associate.This course blends foundational knowledge with real-world application, ensuring you're not only prepared for the KCNA exam but also gain the skills necessary to manage and troubleshoot cloud-native environments in production. You'll walk away with both theoretical knowledge and the hands-on expertise to work with Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies in a practical, production-level context.By the end of the course, you will:Master Cloud-Native Fundamentals: Understand the core principles behind cloud-native applications, containerization, Kubernetes, Cloud Native Architecture Fundamentals, Cloud Native Observability, Cloud Native Cost and Application delivery principles.Become Proficient with Kubernetes: Gain the skills to deploy, manage, and scale Kubernetes clusters effectively.Develop Troubleshooting Skills: Learn how to identify, debug, and resolve common Kubernetes issues in a live, real-world environment.Be Exam-Ready: Equip yourself with the knowledge and confidence to pass the KCNA exam and demonstrate your expertise in cloud-native technologies.Gain Production-Level Experience: Acquire the practical, hands-on experience required to manage cloud-native applications and Kubernetes clusters in real-world environments.Special Note: This course is designed to showcase all practical concepts through live demonstrations. Every concept is presented in real-time, and any issues or errors that arise are promptly troubleshooted and addressed as they occur, allowing you to learn from real-world scenarios.Legal Notice:Kubernetes® or KCNA® is a registered trademarks of The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and/or The Linux Foundation in the United States and other countries. This course is not certified, accredited, affiliated with, nor endorsed by The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and/or The Linux Foundation.Course Structure:LecturesDemosQuizzesPractical ExamsCourse Contents:Course IntroductionContainer Fundamentals/Docker (Optional)Getting Started with Container OrchestrationKubernetes at a GlanceUnderstanding Kubernetes ArchitectureInstallation and Configuration of a Kubernetes ClusterKubernetes ObjectsKubernetes NetworkingUnderstanding and Developing Manifest FilesMore Useful Kubernetes ObjectsAdvanced Pod TasksScheduling in KubernetesGetting started with Kubernetes VolumesPV, PVC and Storage ClassesStatefulSets for Stateful applicationsCloud Native Security FundamentalsRBAC in Kubernetes/Network Policies/Image SecurityCloud Native Architecture FundamentalsAutoscaling/HPA/VPA/Cluster AutoscalerCommunity and GovernanceRoles and PersonasOpen StandardsCloud Native Observability FundamentalsSLI/SLO/SLA'sPrometheus and GrafanaCloud Native Application DeliveryGitOps, ArgoCD Getting Started with HelmAll sections of this course are demonstrated live, with the goal of encouraging you to set up your own environments, complete the exercises, and learn through hands-on experience!

Who this course is for
Anyone who wish to pass the Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) Certification
Anyone who wants to understand Docker and Kubernetes
Anyone who wants to understand Cloud Native Best Practices
Anyone who wants to understand Cloud Native Security Principles
Anyone who wants to understand Cloud Native Application Delivery Principles with tools like Argo CD
Anyone who wants to understand Telemetry and Observability with tools like Prometheus and Grafana